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Empowering the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, educational, residential and vocational opportunities.
DOWN HOME RANCH ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY:
- Providing residency for people with IDD in 6-bed, 4-bed, 3-bed, 2-bed and 1-bed homes
- Providing vocational skills training and paid employment, with diverse job opportunities and options both on and off the Ranch
- Providing a community for people with and without IDD to enjoy companionship, friendships, fun, travel, recreation and an active lifestyle
- Integrating itself into the surrounding local communities and the larger Austin metropolitan community, while becoming increasingly active on the national stage
- Seeking to be on the cutting edge in creating an entrepreneurial organization that attracts people interested in disability, horticulture, agriculture, environment, good stewardship and more
VISION
We will provide a high quality of life for our residents, offering lifelong opportunities and supporting individual choice. Our programs will make it possible for everyone to benefit from our unique environment.
CORE VALUES
- Individual Connection with the Rancher
- Do With, Not For – Lead by Example
- Use Your Skill Set to Move the Mission Forward
- Be of Service
GOALS FOR THE FUTURE
- Expanding enterprise opportunities for Ranchers
- Facilitate a healthier lifestyle for Ranchers
- Restraining expenses, increasing income, cutting energy use and cost, using resources (e.g. water, electricity, vehicles) wisely, building an endowment
- Achieving a balanced operating budget, with income growing faster than expenses
20250 FM 619 Elgin, Texas 78621
Population Served
